Okaloosa County Tourist Development Council — January 8, 2013 — Minutes — reading text

the right thing and she stands with the Sheriff 100%. PUBLIC HEARING – REQUESTS TO AMEND FLUM DESIGNATION AND ZONING DISTRICT FOR 9.42 ACRES ON LOG LAKE ROAD IN HOLT, JRW INVESTMENTS (6:30 P.M.) Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider the requests submitted by James R. Watts as agent for JRW Investments, LLC to amend the Future Land Use Map (FLUM) designation from Industrial (I) to Commercial (C) for 9.42 acres located at 4367 Log Lake Road in Holt. If approved the petitioner also requests the subject property be rezoned from Industrial (I-1) district to General Commercial (C-3) district or a more restrictive zoning district. Mr. Dowd stated changes to the Comprehensive Plan FLUM and zoning districts are quasi-judicial proceedings. He asked for any individuals who plan to speak during these hearings to now stand and be sworn in. Mr. Elliot Kampert, Growth Management Director, noted the subject parcel is the site of a vacant convenience store and was previously used for commercial purposes. To date, no objections have been received. Mr. Kampert reported the Planning Commission voted unanimously to approve the requests at its December 13, 2012 meeting. He added that the military representative had no comment. Mr. Kampert said staff does recommend approval. Mr. Scott Spies, JP Engineering, stated he represents Mr. Watts and will be happy to answer any questions. No one else in attendance came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the requests. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve the FLUM amendment and the rezoning requests as advertised. Mr. Boyles noted that in the past he has done work for the former January 8, 2013 -11- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners owner of the subject parcel and spoke with Mr. Dowd but he did not see any conflict of interests. 5 yeas. ORDINANCE NO. 13-01 (FLUM Amendment) ORDINANCE NO. 13-02 (Rezoning) PUBLIC HEARING – REQUESTS TO AMEND FLUM DESIGNATION AND ZONING DISTRICT FOR 1.18 ACRES NEAR LAKE SILVER ROAD AND DOGWOOD DRIVE IN CRESTVIEW, KEVIN R. DUCK (6:30 P.M.) Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider the requests of Kevin R. Duck to amend the FLUM designation for 1.18 acres located near Lake Silver Road and Dogwood Drive in Crestview from Rural Residential (RR) to Low Density Residential (LDR). If the FLUM designation is approved, the petitioner further requests the subject property be rezoned from Residential Rural (RR) district to Residential-1 (R-1) district or a more restrictive zoning district. Mr. Kampert stated this parcel adjoins a 99-acre parcel which was brought before the Board as a large-scale FLUM amendment and subsequent rezoning in April 2012. The 1.18-acre property is needed to “in-fill” the large tract in order to develop a subdivision. He stated no objections have been received and the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval at its December 13, 2012 meeting. The military representative had no comment and county staff recommends approval. No one came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to the requests. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to approve the FLUM and zoning district changes as advertised. 5 yeas. ORDINANCE NO. 13-03 (FLUM amendment) ORDINANCE NO. 13-04 (Rezoning) PUBLIC HEARING – REQUESTS TO AMEND FLUM DESIGNATION AND ZONING DISTRICT FOR 1.45 ACRES NEAR LAKE SILVER ROAD AND DOGWOOD DRIVE IN CRESTVIEW, CG OLSON (6:30 P.M.) Mr. Stanford read the advertised legal notice for public hearing to consider the requests of Innerlight Engineering Corporation as agent for CG Olson to amend the FLUM designation for 1.45 acres located near Lake Silver Road and Dogwood Drive in Crestview from Rural Residential (RR) to Low Density Residential (LDR). If the FLUM designation is approved, the petitioner further requests the subject property be rezoned from January 8, 2013 -12- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Residential Rural (RR) district to Residential-1 (R-1) district or a more restrictive zoning district. Mr. Kampert stated this parcel adjoins a 99-acre parcel which was brought before the Board as a large-scale FLUM amendment and subsequent rezoning in April 2012. The 1.45-acre property is needed to “in-fill” the large tract in order to develop a subdivision. He stated no objections have been received and the Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval at its December 13, 2012 meeting. The military representative had no comment and county staff recommends approval. No one came forward to speak in favor of or in opposition to these requests. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to amend the FLUM designation and zoning district as advertised. 5 yeas. ORDINANCE NO. 13-05 (FLUM amendment) ORDINANCE NO. 13-06 (Rezoning) SHERIFF’S OFFICE – RESUBMITTAL OF LETF FUNDING REQUEST Major J. D. Peacock presented for consideration a resubmitted application for Law Enforcement Trust Funds (LETF) from S4P Synergy. The amount requested is $3,690. The funds will be used specifically for drug treatment, drug abuse education, crime prevention, safe neighborhoods, or other law enforcement purposes. He advised that he will let the request stand on its own merit. Major Peacock noted that Mr. Parisot designed the new form and Sheriff Ashley agreed to its use. Mr. Amunds stated that if the Board is going to introduce any forms, they should be presented to the full Board for review and approval before being put into service. Mr. Harris made motion, seconded by Mr. Parisot, to approve the new form (OCSO/BCC Form 01/2013). 5 yeas. Mr. Boyles stated that he did take issue with this request the last time it was presented and his concern was more of substance over form and said the request is a noble one. He renewed his desire to use the LETF monies for School Resource Officers (SROs). Mr. Boyles pointed out the Board will be looking at possibly tapping into Reserves to fund additional SROs for the elementary schools and stressed the Board should resist spending these LETF funds. January 8, 2013 -13- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mr. Amunds commented he had spoke with either Sheriff Ashley or Major Peacock to verify that 15% of LETF must be returned to the community. The Sheriff’s Office will determine if that 15% applies to calendar year or fiscal year and will forward that information to the Board. He said it may be possible to set aside a 15% cap on the funds for community events/projects/sponsorships and retain the remainder for SROs. Upon inquiry, Major Peacock stated there is between $30,000 and $35,000 left in the fund. Mr. Parisot said he doesn’t have the Statutes in front of him but he believes funding for SROs would be included in that 15%. Mr. Harris disagreed and stated it is specifically for community events. He also felt the request from S4P Synergy goes hand-in- hand with the Sheriff’s programs to make the community safer and made motion, seconded by Mr. Windes, to approve the request for LETF funds by S4P Synergy, Inc. Mr. Windes commented that we cannot abandon everything to fund the SROs and encouraged his fellow commissioner to keep this in perspective. 3 yeas, 2 nays (Mr. Boyles and Mr. Parisot voted nay.) SHERIFF’S OFFICE – AUTHORIZATION TO RETURN SEIZURE BACK TO VICTIM Major Peacock stated he will need Board approval to direct the Finance Department to return $505 which was seized in a case back to the victim. Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to approve Major Peacock’s request to return $505 in cash which was stolen during the commission of a crime back to the victim. 5 yeas. WATER & SEWER SYSTEM – REPI PHASE 3 AGREEMENT WITH U.S. AIR FORCE Mr. Jeff Littrell, Water & Sewer System Director, requested approval of the Agreement for Deed of Easement with the U.S. Air Force for Phase 3 of the Readiness and Environmental Protection Initiative (REPI). He advised this is a $200,000 grant for land acquisition of a Shoal River buffer which will benefit both the Air Force (Duke Field flight path) and Okaloosa County (watershed protection for future water supply). Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to approve the document and authorize the Chairman to execute same. 5 yeas. January 8, 2013 -14- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners AIRPORTS – APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT ONE TO RITE WAY SERVICES CONTRACT FOR JANITORIAL SERVICES Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Harris, to approve Amendment One to the Rite Way Services contract for janitorial services at the Northwest Florida Regional Airport terminal. Mr. Boyles requested the department head be allowed to provide details. Mr. Greg Donovan, Airports Director, stated the amendment will add $1,320.95 to the monthly fee for services. [The new terminal addition to the airport added 5,000 square feet to the contract. The vendor will add $1,320.95 to his monthly cost for a total monthly fee of $20,342.68.] 5 yeas. Mr. Donovan commented that the work at the Destin Airport began last night. Mr. Harris said more details on the Destin Airport project can be found on the website. FACILITIES MAINTENANCE – CONTRACT WITH SEAGO FIRE PROTECTION FOR INSTALLATION OF JAIL FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEM Mr. Don Turner, Facilities Maintenance Director, requested authorization for the Chairman to execute a contract with SEAGO Fire Protection, LLC in the amount of $132,009 for installation of the final phase of the fire sprinkler system at the County Jail. He explained that almost five years ago the county agreed to bring the jail facility into full compliance with prevailing regulatory requirements. Last year the current contractor was asked to provide an estimate of costs to complete the project. The contractor’s estimate was $76,030. Mr. Turner advised the budget for this fiscal year included an allocation of $78,000 to complete the project. He reported the previous contractor did not submit a bid for completion of the work and the lowest responsive bidder was SEAGO Fire Protection. Mr. Turner’s request also included approval to transfer $65,000 from General Revenue Reserves to cover the costs of this project. Mr. Amunds stated the bid amount is $132,009 but Mr. Turner is asking for $143,000. Mr. Turner answered the additional amount is for contingencies. Mr. Amunds asked for clarification that Mr. Turner is seeking $11,000 in contingency funding. Mr. Curry explained the Board is being asked to take those funds from Reserves, adding that a budget amendment document will follow. January 8, 2013 -15- Minute Book 68, Page Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners Mr. Parisot made motion, seconded by Mr. Boyles, to approve the bid award and to authorize the budget transfer as described above. 5 yeas. OLD BUSINESS – ETHICS ORDINANCE Mr. Curry stated examples of ethics ordinances from other entities have been provided for Board review, pointing out there is a wide range of examples. He asked the commissioners for feedback. Mr. Amunds noted ethics will be considered at the next Legislative Session. He said some of the ordinance samples are 17 or 18 pages long, saying that could be overwhelming. Mr. Amunds suggested taking a look at the state ethics with each commissioner providing input to staff. After comments from each commissioner are received, he said staff could return with suggestions. Mr. Curry asked if the consensus of the Board is to follow up after the Legislative Session. Mr. Windes